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Providing artificial sunlight with full spectrum lighting to improve a bird's health is not well researched. Questions remain about how much birds need UV light, which lights provide the right about of UVB and UVA light, how close the light needs to be to the bird to be effective and potential harm, such as causing cataracts. Natural sunlight is best; full spectrum lighting may be beneficial with proper use and setup.
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Northern Illinois Parrot Society April 2004 Newsletter
Parrothouse.com: Grey Matters...New Thoughts on African Grey Parrots
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